The use of text messages as a means of communication has been deemed “flawed” by experts, yet they continue to be widely used. This situation has led to concerns regarding fraudulent activities, which could easily be avoided if corporations refrained from using this broken medium altogether. Richard Emery, founder of fraud investigation firm 4Keys, has …
The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a significant announcement on Wednesday, stating that they have brought charges against 78 individuals for their alleged involvement in defrauding care programs for elderly and disabled individuals, resulting in the loss of over $2.5 billion. The charges filed against these individuals include telemedicine fraud, pharmaceutical fraud, and the illegal …
Washington— The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that federal prosecutors have unsealed dozens of cases against nearly 80 defendants, including 24 medical providers, for engaging in healthcare and pharmaceutical fraud schemes. These schemes resulted in $2.5 billion in losses to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, with more than $1 billion in fraudulent claims paid out. …
More than 8,000 applicants who aspired to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fell victim to a data breach. Hackers managed to infiltrate Pilot Credentials, a recruitment firm based in Austin, Texas, on April 30th, and the airlines were informed about the breach on May 3rd. Last week, the affected job seekers were …
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If you’ve stumbled upon this passage, I regret to inform you that you or someone close to you has recently fallen victim to a bank transfer scam. This type of fraud occurs when an individual deceives you into transferring your own money to an unfamiliar recipient. For instance, a scammer may pose as a member …
Investment fraud has become rampant on social media platforms, with Instagram being the primary hub for scams, accounting for 60% of cases, followed by Facebook at 22%. TSB, a bank, is urging social media companies to take immediate action in order to protect their users and make transactions more secure. Paul Davis, TSB’s Director of …
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a warning to Americans regarding the increasing crimes targeting their mail. Experts are advising against sending checks through the mail due to a surge in attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents. In the first half of fiscal year 2023, there have been 305 reported cases of mail …
Rocio Concha, a representative from consumer organization Which?, is urging the government to take action against online advertising fraud on popular social media sites and search engines. Concha emphasizes that the Online Safety Bill needs to provide effective safeguards to tackle this issue and must be passed into law without any delay. The rise of …
When sending money, most banks will notify you if the name on the bank account doesn’t match the name you entered for the transfer. If this occurs, take it as a reason to double-check. Be cautious of scammers impersonating children who claim they can’t access their usual bank accounts. Now read: Ever been a customer …